CVE-2016-7610: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. Safari before 10.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=10.1.1
Apple Safari<=10.0.1
Apple iCloud<=6.0.1
Apple iTunes<=12.5.3

Event History

Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7610?

CVE-2016-7610 has a high severity rating as it allows remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7610?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7610, update your Apple devices to the latest iOS, Safari, iCloud, and iTunes versions.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7610?

CVE-2016-7610 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2, Safari versions prior to 10.0.2, iCloud versions prior to 6.1, and iTunes versions prior to 12.5.4.

4

What is the attack vector for CVE-2016-7610?

The attack vector for CVE-2016-7610 is through the WebKit component, allowing exploitation via malicious web content.

5

Can CVE-2016-7610 cause data loss?

Yes, CVE-2016-7610 could potentially lead to data loss due to arbitrary code execution.

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